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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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In Modbus, data is read, and written in various memory ranges. Which of the answers below best represents the data type that a input registers would use?
There are several layers in the DCS architecture. Which of the levels below would have direct control over the accounting system?
Modbus has standard command codes to allow the master to access information from it's slaves. Which of the commands below would be used to request the content of the slaves input register # 30009?
SCADA systems have been integrated with various industrial processes. Which of the answers below is best defined as extensively scattered process that requires an immense communication framework?
Which answer below is best described as the RS-232 standard for voltage range to transmit a "Space"?
All the wired network components interact with ISO layers. Which of the answers below reflects the ISO layers that the NIC interacts with?
In a DCS, there is a controller scan cycle priority that should have enough time to execute all tasks. Which of the answers below represents the about of free time for a loaded DCS controller to function?
In the unbalanced signal transmission system, which answer best represents the number 5?
Which of the answers below best describes the number of pins in a standard A USB connector?
The field instrument to PLC communication is best defined by which of the answers below?
The data packet of an asychronous transmission contains _____ distinct types of bits. Choose the best answer to fill in the blank from the options below.
There are several common components of signal converters. Which one is best described as transforming the input signal to the required output signal?
A DCS collects a lot of data during the course of operating. Which of the answers below best represents the number of databases commonly used in a DCS?
The design and utilization of a SCADA system requires the approval of several layers of government. Which of the terms below would best be described as confirming adherence to all relevant codes for SCADA applications in advance?
Over the lifetime of a HMI, there will be changes to it's software form the supplier. Which of the terms below would describe the red number in the picture below?
Any SCADA system must adhere to universal standards which allow smooth communication over international boundaries. Which of the standards below would be an uniquely SCADA communication protocol?
Which of the messaging types below is best described as communication by sending a command, initiated by the scanner module, to all field device on the segment?
Which of the lengths below relates best to a spur cable with 4 field devices connected?
There are numerous function block modes which are permitted. Which of the modes below is best described as the mode the function block desires to be in?
Data communication in a DCS takes the form of various net works. Which of the networks below are redundant networks for controller connections?
Which of the answers below best represents the maximum number of devices that can be connected to an H1 multidrop bus network?
The quality of a OUT parameter status field has several different classifications. Which of the classifications below can be described as the value may be useful, but of diminished quality?
A DCS collects a lot of data during the course of operating. Which of the terms below would best describe the database that contains a record of process alarms and events as they occur?
Which of the messaging methods is best described as one that can only be initiated by the link master in the H1 transmission system?
Which of the answers below best represents the recommended standard that uses an end device circuit to provide the character framing?